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Governor Douye Diri has cleared the 12-billion-naira arrears of pensions, gratuities and death benefits owed retired workers in the various Local Government Councils in Bayelsa State. Speaking during a programme to celebrate the success of Local Government reforms in the state with the theme: “Promoting Local Government Workers' Welfare: The Bayelsa Model" at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Yenagoa, Governor Douye Diri reiterated his administration’s resolve to prioritizing the welfare […]

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers state has returned to Port Harcourt, more than 24 hours after President Bola Tinubu lifted the six-month emergency rule in the state. The governor arrived at the Port Harcourt International Airport on Friday around 11:50 a.m., where he was welcomed by a cheering crowd of supporters at the VIP wing. During the period, retired Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas administered the state as sole administrator. In his […]

Investment firm United Capital IFUC has confirmed the loss of six employees in the fire that gutted Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos Island, earlier this week. The confirmation, made in a statement on Thursday, adds to the four deaths earlier announced by the Federal Inland Revenue Service, bringing the confirmed death toll to ten. The six-storey commercial building went up in flames on Tuesday afternoon after a fire reportedly […]

Senator John Azuta-Mbata, President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has appealed to the Federal Government to release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), so he can access proper medical care. In a video message sent to journalists on Thursday, Azuta-Mbata said the continued detention of Kanu serves no meaningful purpose and urged the government to adopt a political solution to the lingering issue. […]

The Rivers State House of Assembly on Thursday reconvened after being out of session for six months following the suspension that accompanied emergency rule in the state. Lawmakers, led by Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule, the Speaker resumed plenary at the Assembly Residential Complex on the Aba–Port Harcourt Expressway, marking the legislature’s first sitting since March 12, 2025. The suspension had been declared alongside Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi […]

Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), the sole administrator of Rivers state has handed over power to Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Thursday after serving as for six months. Ibas was appointed in March by President Bola Tinubu to stabilise the state during a political crisis that had crippled governance, declared that his mission has been accomplished. Speaking at the handover, he said peace and order had been restored, citing the conduct […]

President Bola Tinubu has suspended the emergency rule in Rivers State. In a statement released on Wednesday, the President asked Sir Siminalayi Fubara, the suspended Governor, to resume work on Thursday, September 18. He also asked Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, the Deputy Governor, and members of the Rivers State house of assembly led by Right Hon. Martins Amaewhule to resume their duties. The President announced that peace has been restored […]

Hon. Belemote Alfred Watson, Commissioner, Ministry of Community Development, has urged host communities of the Nembe-Brass Road in Brass Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, to cooperate with A.I.L. Infrastructure Limited, the construction company handling the project, for speedy delivery. He also tasked the youths to take full ownership of the project and work in tandem with the company and government to bring the road project to fruition. Hon. Watson stated […]